AN APPEAL FOR BUILDING BRIDGE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH ALL SALEM IN THE WORLD. Similar to our city, Salem exists in 24 other states in the US. Places named after Salem do exist in Sweden, Germany, and South Africa also. Another interesting point, is that Oregon State in the US has another namesake in India -Madras [...]

Plea to restore broken memorial in church Shevapet Jayarakini Church in Salem The Salem Historical Society has urged the administration of the Jayarakini Church, Sevvapet in the city, one of the oldest churches in this part of the State, to immediately restore the broken memorial of the missionary and Bishop of Salem, Rev. Dr. Henry [...]

A prelude to a mass movement against corruption was organised here on Sunday in which people from different walks of life from Salem city enthusiastically took part, held discussions and formed a panel to fight the social evil at all levels. Organised by Educational consultant Jayaprakash Gandhi, many came under the banner of ‘Be the [...]

“FREE INDIA FROM CORRUPTION “is a voice raised by Social activist Mr .Anna Hazare has gained a huge mass support in all region of the country. Many youth mainly covering 18-30 years who are proclaimed to be future India are keen in raising their support for Anna Hazare by their chain mails, forums and group [...]

‘India against corruption’ movement initiated by Social activist Anna Hazare is soaring great heights with each passing day. Millions of students and general masses displayed their support for the 73 years old Hazare, giving an expression as if it is a new freedom movement. Mr. Jayaprakash Gandhi,  an educational consultant analyst & social activists calls [...]

To motivate the eight lakh first-time voters to execute their democratic right without any fear and favour, a postgraduate Visual Communication student of Loyola College, Chennai, J. Vimal, has brought out a voters’ awareness book in Tamil titled Vakkalar Perumakkalae (Revered voters). The book was released recently in Chennai by former Chief Electoral Officer of [...]

SAIL, Salem Steel Plant has been active in providing health care to its peripheral villages.  Under its CSR initiatives, the fourth medical camp for the year 2010-11 was conducted on February 6 at Sellapillaikuttai, Salem. Shri TK Mazumdar, General Manager (Personnel & Administration), Salem Steel Plant, inaugurated the camp in the presence of Shri K [...]

The public should be well aware of their rights to self defence to safeguard their lives and properties when they are threatened by criminals and must also play a constructive role in getting the law breakers convicted, the Salem City Police Commissioner cum IG of Police Sunil Kumar Singh has said. Distributing identity cards to [...]

Avoid plastic:A human chain to create awareness on the ill-effects of plastic was organised in Salem on Wednesday. With the city gearing up to ban non-biodegradable plastic bags and other plastic items from January 1, the Salem District administration has launched a series of awareness programmes for a week from Wednesday here. In association with [...]

(SALEM, Tamilnadu) – I have long been associated with promotion of friendshp through the sister city relationship between the city of Salem in Tamilnadu; and Salem in the US state of Oregon. Salem, India, Salem USA This relationship is dormant at present due to a lack of interest in both sides. Now I am prompted [...]